The Music Imbizo

12/06/2026

Behind every successful creative project and career is strong arts administration.

Join the Arts Administration Workshop and gain practical knowledge to manage your work more professionally, legally and sustainably.

The workshop will cover key areas including arts administration, legal matters, communication, marketing, finance, event management, compliance and intellectual property.

Whether you are running a creative project, managing events, building an arts organisation or developing your career in the creative sector, this workshop will provide essential tools to help strengthen your practice and navigate the business side of the arts with confidence.

Come learn, connect and build the administrative backbone needed to grow, sustain and protect your creative work.

📍 Museum Africa, Newtown, Johannesburg
🗓️ Applications Open: 12–18 June 2026
🗓️ Selection: 19 June 2026
🗓️ Workshop Dates: 23–26 June 2026

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAmVaz6W1LjQSSbjMAZ8T7cdTO8iQZWsobsjkW2a4Lhmo1AA/viewform?usp=header

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

🎬 REMINDER | APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN

Your story deserves to be told.

The Film & Television Workshop Programme is a 10-day immersive training experience designed for emerging filmmakers looking to sharpen their skills, collaborate with industry peers and create meaningful content.

We’re looking for:

🎥 Writers & Directors
📋 Producers
✂️ Editors
📷 Cinematographers
🎙️ Sound Technicians

📍 Hip Hop Museum, Newtown
📅 Application Deadline: 12 June 2026

Apply now: https://forms.gle/dRz1Gwokf18daM5VA

Or email: 📧 [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, create and take the next step in your filmmaking journey.

11/06/2026

Note: the delegate ticket for The Music Imbizo is on an early bird discount for R350.00.

There was a typo on the previous flyer for The Music Imbizo 2026 Beat Battle.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

For now … all you need to know: LEKOMPO enters the conversation!

The Music Imbizo 2026 Beat Battle OPENS on Monday 15 June 2026.

10/06/2026

The defending Moot Court Competition champion … Nhlanhla Jokazi, all the way from Gauteng.

Does he defend the crown 👑 or …

The Music Imbizo 2026 Moot Court Competition submissions are OPEN! https://www.themusicimbizo.co.za/the-music-imbizo-2026-moot-court-competition/

10/06/2026

THE MUSIC IMBIZO 2026 MOOT COURT COMPETITION

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: 31 JULY 2026

The competition is open for DELEGATES ONLY.

TEAMS: Limit to 2 people.

OBJECTIVES FOR PARTICIPANTS

Participants are expected to:
- Analyse copyright ownership, rights administration, and synchronization licensing under the Copyright Act 98 of 1978.
- Apply statutory interpretation principles to section 24(2) of the Copyright Act.
- Debate the legal and commercial consequences of defective music licences.
- Propose remedies that balance copyright as a property right with commercial fairness in the screen and music industries.

DOWNLOAD THE CASE
- Mountain Music & Publishing (Pty) Ltd v Rain Pictures CC — [https://www.themusicimbizo.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Moot-Court-Competition-Pack-Mountain-Music-Publishing-v-Rain-Pictures.pdf]

LEGAL ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED

1. Rights and Ownership:
- Did Mountain Music acquire sufficient rights in Firelight to sue for infringement?
- Can an exclusive rights administrator enforce copyright in the same way as an owner?

2. Synchronization Licensing:
- Does a licence from a party who warranted ownership constitute valid authorisation?
- What is the legal effect of a defective synchronization licence?

3. Section 24(2) — Damages Defence:
- Does section 24(2) of the Copyright Act apply where a defendant knew copyright subsisted, but reasonably believed the licensor was authorised?
- Who bears the risk of a wrongly issued music licence?

4. Remedies:
- Is Mountain Music Publishing entitled to R11 000 000 in damages or only a reasonable royalty?
- Can good-faith reliance on warranties, invoices, and public conduct affect the remedy?